This is an excerpt from an article by 'Jiubian', a prominent Chinese commentator with millions of followers. His perspective on China's tariff situation may represent the views of many Chinese citizens. I've translated it into English to share with friends abroad - perhaps it will offer some different food for thought.
A "Profitable Fool" thrives by embracing simplicity: avoid speculative foresight, accept losses as costs, prioritize outcomes over ego, act sparingly, focus on one goal, shun volatility, and seek undervalued opportunities. Profit stems from patience, humility, and exploiting others’ overconfidence—eschewing complexity for steady, long-term gains.
Beijing, March 21, 2025 – The Beijing Tax Bureau of the State Administration of Taxation has released its findings on the tax evasion case of online influencer Sima Nan, sparking widespread public attention. According to the investigation, between 2019 and 2023, Sima Nan evaded 4.62 million yuan in personal income tax and value-added tax by concealing live-streaming rewards and splitting advertising contracts.